1) Who is the manufacturer? 2) How well do the various sections line up? 3) What materials are the globe, meridian and base made of? (cont.)
474
I'm sorry but I don't know because I had it shipped as a present to person in another state and while they said they liked it, that may have been out of politeness. At least they did not say it was poorly made.
2120976
I did not notice if the compass was made in China. And unfortunately, I no longer have it for inspection. I bought the compass as a gift and forwarded it on to my grandson in Germany. I can say that the compass has considerable weight, mostly from the solid metal base, and appeared to be well constructed and sturdy. The hinge action of the top section opened and closed with a solid feel (did not seem to be cheaply made). I had the impression that it would last a long time. Hope that helps.
1739653
How is it possible that there are three different answers to the same question ? I found no good instructions, only one foggy picture on the box .. Took a while to figure out what the pieces included were . still have not figured out what the white piece of plastic is for I only needed a pliers.,I think I assembled it correctly .
1079132
Hey, all you have to do to make it like the one in the picture is hook a metal loop to a crystal, then a loop again, then a shell, then a loop, then a crystal, then a loop, then a shell etc until you have 3 crystals and 3 shells on each stand. Then suspend them from the metal disc using the tiny hooks and the metal loops. Hope that helps. I didn't bother using the crystals, i just did 4 stands of shells for the centre circle, then 3 shells long for the circle outside that one, and then 2 shells long for the very outer circle. It looks really good.
2136961
I received an owners manual that showed basic assembly. the online full color guide I do not know what where to go for that. to properly align the mirrors google how to align a reflector telescope, to better explain how to use the telescope try how to use equatorial telescope mount
180878
Mostly wood the globe is plastic. It weighs about 10lbs. It's pretty sturdy.
758077
Yes, it is a great globe and the magnetism makes it spin all the time. I leave it on a lot. It is very durable and should last a long time.
541064
The sphere is made of a tough cardboard material (similar to most globes). And, after looking at it more closely, the base may be made out of some kind of aluminum or tin material rather than all plastic. Either way, it seems sturdy. I haven't had any problems with the globe yet with my small children handling it. Hope that helps.
587397
The base is metal, and it's superior to other lamps we've installed. The bulb is well protected. I left all outside this past Minnesota winter, and all are working today. It's a good product.
803004
I only have the 6" version. However, reading the literature that accompanied the 6" globe, it would seem that they only have one way to produce the globes. All of the detail is on an inner globe. That globe is suspended in a low friction/viscosity oil and encased in an acrylic outer sphere. This allows the inner globe to rotate with minimal energy. The outer shinny acrylic sphere is stationary. The clear acrylic outer sphere and the oil give the shinny appearance. I hope this explanation helps you.
711052
The average review for this globe is 4.5 stars. This manufacturer has been manufacturing high quality globes here in the US for over 75 years. The Atlantis is has always been a very popular globe and is staple of their line.
1367229
The globe turns on the earth's axis and it can be rotated about another axis which has one pole at about 40 degrees latitude. This makes the globe useful, since you can tilt it to look more easily at the southern hemisphere while you spin it on its polar axis. The base is made of iron, since a magnet will cling to it.
1077326
The US MilSpec issue compass is made by Cammenga. It is also available on Amazon. Do yourself a favor and spend the money. And learn map and compass navigation. Being lost is no fun and has the potential of being fatal.
1762236
Jerry: I'd love to answer this question, but I don't know what this base is. I can tell you I love this lamp. It is heavy duty an puts out tons if light w/o getting hot, which is perfect for me. My only regret is not getting the one with the magnifying glass. My eyes aren't what they use to be:-)
423978
The globe is current as far as my experience so far. It is an excellent value. I highly recommend the gimbal feature that makes details in the southern hemisphere easier to examine.
2190959
A sticker on the base indicates that it's made in China (Suprise, suprise!). There are no markings on the globe to indicate where it was produced. That said, it's one heck of a fine lamp! Very well made. Hope this helps.
405323
From what I understand the parts are from a variety of countries, and the scope is assembled in China. That's what I found from online research when I was purchasing this scope. Not 100% but hope that helps.